UPDATED:    January 17, 2025

Mortgage Investors Group Data Breach

Data Breach Summary

Mortgage Investors Group

Who Was Affected
Not specified
Impacted Data
Name, address, date of birth, social security number
Date of Breach
December 11, 2024
Have you been affected by Mortgage Investors Group's data breach?

Mortgage Investors Group (MIG) has reported a cybersecurity incident that occurred within its network infrastructure on December 11, 2024. The breach was discovered the following day, on December 12, 2024, MIG immediately took action to contain the incident. The company engaged a specialized cybersecurity firm to conduct a comprehensive forensic investigation to assess the breach and strengthen its security protocols. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized actor gained access to MIG’s computer systems, resulting in the potential exposure of sensitive personal information belonging to several individuals.

Upon discovering the breach, MIG worked quickly to engage a vendor to help identify the affected individuals and the specific types of information that may have been exposed. This process is ongoing and is expected to take several weeks.

Once the identification process is complete, MIG plans to notify all affected individuals directly through written notifications sent via U.S. First Class mail. These letters will contain details about the incident and provide instructions on how individuals can protect their personal information. MIG is offering complimentary credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration services to those affected by the breach.

Individuals associated with Crown Mortgage Company, are advised to remain vigilant for any suspicious activity related to their personal information. Monitoring financial statements, changing passwords, and being cautious of phishing attempts are recommended steps to protect against potential misuse of compromised data. To learn more about how to protect yourself after such incidents, explore this resource on how to respond to a data breach incident and understand the steps you can take.

What Information Was Involved?

While the exact details vary by individual, the following types of information were potentially exposed:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Date of Birth
  • Social Security Number

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Mortgage Investors Group, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Mortgage Investors Group data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:

  • Loss of privacy
  • Time spent addressing the breach
  • Out-of-pocket costs
  • Emotional distress

A successful case could also compel the Mortgage Investors Group, to enhance its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future. Contact Class Action U today to explore your legal options and protect your rights.

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